For the beginner Mexican cook, this is a good start. Rick Bayless is probably one of the best authentic Mexican chefs out there. He goes to the region and sources to develop his recipes which is the way to do it if you're serious about learning authentic Mexican cuisine.
I'm going to be harsh on Rick in this review because I had lived 20 years in the state of Guerrero (which has probably some of the best cooking in Mexico), and had traveled and marveled at the incredibly diverse flavors of the gastronomy of Mexico. I had to tweak quite a few of the recipes for added flavor. I found the salsas to fall flat with seasonings, especially the Habanero salsa, which was less than desirable. Although marvelous with detail of the true authentic Mexican dishes, there is some lack of substance with some of the recipes. Rick Bayless has some real hit and misses with his recipes, but his books are good reading, and his programs are just downright enjoyable and mouthwatering to watch. I do recommend this book on an educational basis, but know that some recipes do not come out well, and I'm quite an experienced Mexican cook. |
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